感谢新加坡文学奖得主周德成老师🙏

                                        

 感谢新加坡文学奖得主周德成老师🙏

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摘录自精装双语绘本《我有什么系列》内页

I have a pen. I have an apple. I have a pineapple. 

这套绘本系列讲述的是我有一头牛，我有一棵树， 我有一支笔。 

这些故事的灵感顿时在我脑海中闪现，一幕幕 画面中都有熟悉的朋友，我不禁哑然失笑，

但在里头， 我却看到了《小王子》——小王子有他的狐狸，有他的玫瑰花，还有他的编号 612 小星球。 

绘本和童书讲究翻页，28 页或 32 页，每翻到下 一页前——你会想：接下来会怎样？是场的转换吗？ 下个念头，下下个页面，结局后又是什么呢？这都是 一个一个的联想，一次一次想象力的勾连。 

一本书到另一本书再到另外一本书，每个人心中可能都有这三样东西。

一个是你记得的娃娃或养过的动物。

另一个可能是自己种过或一直在那等你长大的 植物——那慢慢自己长大结果老去、不言的生命体。 

再来一个是勇于助你在江湖上闯荡的那支画笔。 

故事中的牛是美丽的想象。它是 比人类自己形象高大的生活伴侣，你长大后，它却还原变回真实的日常——一个小小的、可以洗的布偶。 

这不就是我们一直想告诉自己，某种未来最真实生活的寓意吗？ 

“牛”同时也是一种依恋， 它最终将被成长的领悟取代。细品， 里面还有时间，还有对什么是真，什么是虚拟想象的思考。 

来到树——树长大、结果、果掉落后又变成其 他的树群。其实这些都是关于成长、生命、生老病死、 未来人生的奥秘。其中同样有时间，还有等待。在 等待中，发现变化，你也完成了喜怒哀乐，还有学会惋惜等人情的洗礼。 

当然还有笔。它是想象力的隐喻：它是突破畏 首畏尾，just do it 的直觉和动力，更能画出人和人互补互助的色彩与线条。 

但愿读完了这三本绘本的你，也因有这三样东西常伴你身边，而让它们都成为你生命中的布偶牛。 

也愿读着这书的你，或陪孩子一起听和看这绘 本的你，能找到心中那支笔一一那支曾画出这三部绘 本魔幻的笔。 

周德成 

2014 年新加坡文学奖得主 

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The 3 `Friend`s : A Short Preface

In the enchanting world of imagination, I invite you to embark on a journey with me. 

The stories are about a little cow stuffed toy, a tree, and a magical pen. The threads of these narratives intertwine to weave a tapestry of enchantment that will tickle your imagination and warm your heart. 

As I flipped through the books, I was reminded of The Little Prince and his cherished companions; the fox, the delicate rose, and his planet B-612. Just like The Little Prince, a timeless classic, these stories are also about the bonds we form with the most unexpected of “friends” and the worlds we create in our minds. 

Picture books, whether they contain 28 or 32 pages, are portals to boundless imagination. With each page we turn, we find ourselves pondering, “What’s next?” It’s a delightful exercise in anticipation, like unwrapping a gift with every flip. From one story to the next, the cycle continues with each page a gateway to new wonders. 

In the chambers of our hearts, we all carry these three treasures. One may be a cherished childhood toy or a loyal pet, a reminder of innocence and joy. Another could be a plant, nurtured patiently, mirroring our growth and journey through life. And then, there is the magical pen that has been our steadfast companion on the adventures of life, painting our dreams with vibrant colours. 

The cow in the first picture book is a symbol of boundless imagination. It’s the eternal companion of our youth, later transforming into a washable stuffed toy—a tangible relic of the genuine life we once envisioned for ourselves. 

Isn’t this what we’ve all yearned for? A symbol of the most authentic life we aspire to lead? 

The ‘cow’ also signifies attachment, eventually giving way to the wisdom of growth.

If you look closely, you’ll discern the elements of time, reflecting upon the boundary between reality and the virtual. 

Next, we encounter the tree. It stands tall, bears fruit, sheds leaves and becomes one with the forest of its kind. It encapsulates the essence of growth, life’s ebb and flow, ageing, illness, death, and the enigma of what lies beyond. Time and waiting are significant players here. In waiting, we experience transformation, joy, sorrow, and the rich tapestry of human emotions. 

And then, there’s the pen. It is the metaphor for imagination, symbolizing liberation from fear and hesitation. It encourages us to follow our instincts and wield the power to create a world where colours and lines harmonise seamlessly. 

After you’ve journeyed through these three picture books, I hope that you will find the cow, the tree, and the pen have become lifelong companions, just like that stuffed cow toy from your childhood. 

You may be reading this book, or you may be sharing the stories with a young heart. As you journey through the book, may you discover the pen that resides within you — the pen that has conjured the magic of these three captivating picture books. 

Welcome to a world where imagination knows no bounds. 

Chow Teck Seng 

2014 Singapore Literature Prize Winner 

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友联书局/ 友谊书斋/ 卓尔书店/ 纪伊国屋书店/ 大众书局百胜楼、大巴窑、淡滨尼、裕廊坊、长堤坊、纳福坊、NEX/ 玲子网络书房/ 玲子传媒 LazMall Flagship Store/ 狮城阅读网/ 新加坡亚马逊 Amazon.sg/ 早报Zshop集品店。

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